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NHS Induction Ceremony

November 08, 2013

We welcomed new students to the National Honor Society this week! We hope through ceremonies like these our students are encouraged to strive for academic excellence, meaningful service to society, and honorable character that brings glory to Christ our Savior and Lord! Enjoy these photos courtesy Shana Dumesnil.  

Donkey Tales

November 08, 2013

During our Lower School chapel service, Mrs. Ponce’s fourth grade class recently performed the heartwarming musical, Donkey Tales, by Kathie Hill, and Melody Morris.  The story took place on a Dude Ranch where there were no horses—only donkeys! The guests were surprised about this but soon learned about the role donkeys played in the Bible. They learned  […]

Operation Christmas Child

November 07, 2013

Brook Hill MS and Us advisory groups will once again sponsor Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes for Samaritan’s Purse. This year, the LS will join the effort to fill 500 shoe boxes. Boxes will be collected by the US Academic Office on Monday, November 18 through Wednesday, November 20. You can stop by the office […]

Christian Recording Artist Performs at Middle and Upper School Chapel

November 06, 2013

At Wednesday’s MS and US chapel, Christian recording artist Caroline Cobb performed selections from her latest album, The Blood and The Breath. Her album retells the story of redemption, as developed through both Old and New Testaments. To find out more about Caroline Cobb and her latest album, be sure to see her website: www.carolinecobb.com.

General Visits U.S. History Class

November 04, 2013

Last week, our U.S. History class was honored to have General James Anderson as its guest lecturer. During the Vietnam War, General Anderson, along with General Creighton Abrams, discussed with President Richard Nixon at the White House the need to eliminate enemy supply depots in neighboring Cambodia. With the President’s approval, General Anderson personally led […]

As the Senior Class Goes…So Goes the School-Year

November 01, 2013

From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: Each year, before classes begin, I meet with the new senior class and challenge them.  I challenge them by stating, “As the Senior Class goes…so goes the school-year.”  I let them know that although the school’s faculty, staff, and administration works and plans and strategizes, the real direction […]

Pumpkins on Parade!

November 01, 2013

Pumpkins on Parade was a very successful event at the Lower School Library! We had 45 students create pumpkin characters based on a favorite story character. All Brook Hill Lower School students then voted for their favorite pumpkin. The “Children’s Choice” award winners are pictured on the front row below. The first place winner was Wilbur from […]

Called to Serve

November 01, 2013

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations Ten years ago, Brittney Tellez graduated Brook Hill.  What has she been doing since?  She studied Nursing at Mary Hardin Baylor, joined the Navy and then served with  the Veterans Health Care System of Central Texas. And now, Brittney is serving in Kandahar, […]

Sampling the Core – 6th Grade Science Lab

October 30, 2013

Sixth graders are studying  how scientist learn about the earth by using core samples.  To bring this concept home, each student given a model earth (cupcake) in which they took core samples and then predicted what the inside of their cupcakes looked like.  Once 8 core samples were taken, the students were allowed to open […]

Artist Maddi Travis Wins!

October 25, 2013

Brook Hill’s Freshman Maddi Travis won several visual arts awards at the 98th East Texas State Fair September 23-27 in Tyler Texas. Maddi placed first with a portrait painting in acrylic and second and honorable mention with two prisma color pencil drawings in the youth creative arts division. This year’s event was held in Tyler […]

Rivals on the Field, but Partners in Ministry

October 25, 2013

From the Desk of Dr. Stan Ward: On Friday, November 1, the Brook Hill Guard will be doing their best to overcome the Grace Cougars on the grid iron at Grace. However, once halftime comes, Brook Hill and Grace will have the opportunity to join together and fight against poverty for some students in Uganda, […]

Walk Thru the Bible (The Old Testament That Is..)

October 25, 2013

From the desk of Dr. Ward: MS students traveled through time and space today – walking through the people, places, and events of the Old Testament. Jon Polk, a minister from Waco, TX and presenter for Walk Thru the Bible, led our students through the Walk Thru the Bible OT Live seminar. Since a picture […]